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Add 80/8 and 42/50

1^st number: 10 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/50

80/8 + 42/50 is 271/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   80/8 = 80 × 25/8 × 25 = 2000/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/200 + 168/200 = 2000 + 168/200 = 2168/200
5. 2168/200 simplified gives 271/25
6. So, 80/8 + 42/50 = 271/25
   In mixed form: 1021/25

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